R&S SMB Introduction - Manual Operation
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3 Manual Operation
Introduction - Manual Operation
The Signal Generator R&S SMB can be operated intuitively either via the interactive block diagram or
via a menu tree. All menus are in the form of windows that can be operated in the same way. Rotary
knob, keys and softkeys, or alternatively a mouse, allow direct and therefore convenient access to
entries and settings. The clear-cut display shows the current signal generator state. Numerous help
functions support the user in signal configuration.
The following chapter describes manual operation of the signal generator. This includes a description of
screenshots, operation of menus and the block diagram and the setting of parameters.
Chapter 4 includes a detailed description of signal generator functions. Chapter 2 explains the operating
concept in general and includes a brief introduction to operation by a step-by-step description of the
configuration. Remote control of the instrument is described in chapters 5 and 6.
Operating Concept
The operating concept of the R&S SMB enables the user to make settings as intuitively as possible and
at the same time gives a permanent overview of characteristics of the generated signal and of the
current instrument state. Numerous on-line help functions support user settings.
The block diagram is the core of the operating concept.
The graphics display showing the current configuration and the signal flow in the form of a block
diagram is the core of the operating concept of the Signal Generator R&S SMB. The block diagram
gives an overview of signal configuration, and the graphical elements can be accessed for operation.
The desired element is selected by means of the rotary knob and the associated setting function is
called by clicking this button. Required menus are displayed on the block diagram which is displayed
again in the foreground whenever the
DIAGRAM key is pressed.
Permanent display of frequency and level of the RF output signal
The main characteristics of the RF signal, frequency and level, are permanently displayed in the header
section of the screen and can be directly set in the display fields after the
FREQ or LEVEL key is
pressed. Status messages for the output signal are displayed in addition to frequency and level.
Operation via the graphics interface
Menus are assigned to the specific function blocks in the block diagram. The function blocks represent
elements of signal generation, e.g. the Mod block which contains all menus required for modulation
signal configuration. In this block all modulations can be selected. Function blocks displayed with a blue
frame can be directly switched on and off by means of the
TOGGLE ON/OFF key. In the example,
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